Water crisis

From waste to water

Feature, By Luise Pape

“... we all hold the power to create a world with healthy water for all living beings

Try to imagine a life without water. Just think of your morning routine: you drink water from your filter or tap, you flush your toilet, take a shower and brush your teeth.

Deep adaptation and Auroville

An interview with Daniel Rodary, Dave, Eric Chacra, Laurence and Daniel Greenberg, By Alan

Is Auroville prepared for an uncertain future? In 1968, Auroville was a desertified plateau. Since then, the landscape has been greened by millions of trees and fauna and flora have exploded.

The energy challenge

Feature, By Toine

Rooftop solar panels on the offices of the Auroville Foundation, SAIIER and the Auroville Archives buildings

We need to recognise that widespread climatic, economic and social disruption due to climate change, global economic instability, etc. cannot be dealt with in isolation.

A severe water crisis is expected

An interview with Gilles Guigan, By Carel

“Dear Community, this is to inform you of the water scarcity that Auroville is facing. And though there is still water flowing from our taps, it is important to know that many of our supply wells are showing depleted levels, some are already dry.

Auroville is facing a drought / Guiding Principles

Feature, By Aditi

Some of the lawns of the Matrimandir careens are no longer watered

Tamil Nadu and many other parts of India are currently facing an unprecedented drought. This message was formally delivered by the Chief Minister on January 10th, 2017, declaring Tamil Nadu a drought-hit state.

Failed monsoon

News in brief

Auroville’s last monsoon season (Oct-Dec 2016) witnessed the lowest rainfall for over 100 years. Over the previous 12 months, less than half the average amount of rain has fallen in and around Auroville.